Design and Construction of Taunton Multi Storey Carpark, Interchange and Station Building Enhancements

II.1.2)Main CPV code

45000000

II.1.3)Type of contract

Works

II.1.4)Short description:

1) A 400 spaces MSCP. Design involves a modular steel frame on piled foundations with a flexible paving system to the ground floor and solid composite floor slabs on the upper levels. A secondary steel frame fixing system for the façade treatment is required. External to carpark will be a bus interchange and accommodation for approx.4 buses;

2) Station Building — Existing station Grade 2 listed building and material alterations will be sympathetic with the heritage context. A new ticket hall to be created;

3) Public Realm — External to station building, a taxi rank and drop-off point will be introduced.

Expressions of Interest are invited via email to anil.kukreja@gwr.com. Please email request for more information before expression of interest. No information available at the URL ADDRESS.

Project may be delivered as a single contract or split into two or more contracts. Initially work will be tendered as a single contract. Applicants capable of managing the WHOLE works only need apply.

II.1.5)Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 9 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6)Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

Main site or place of performance:

Taunton Railway Station.

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Requirement is for the design and construction of the following using JCT D&B form of contract and GWR amendments:

1) Multi Storey Car Park (MSCP) — The 4-storey car park (ground, 1st, 2nd and roof) is designed to provide approximately 400 car parking spaces. The design involves a modular steel frame on piled foundations with a flexible paving system (typically macadam) to the ground-floor and solid composite floor slabs on the upper levels. A secondary steel frame fixing system for the façade treatment is required along with 2 stair cores and 2 lifts to provide access and egress for users.

Operation will be via a ANPR system.

External to the car park will be the installation of an access/egress road complete with a bus interchange incorporating a good quality waiting area and accommodation for approximately 4 buses.

Surface water drainage will be required and it is expected that an attenuation system may also be required.

Station Building — The existing station is a Grade 2 listed building and material alterations will be sympathetic with the heritage context.

A new ticket hall will be created in the space which is currently a bike repair shop.

A fully glazed entrance lobby with ticket vending facility will be installed to the East of the bike repair premises. These bike repair premises will be replaced by the new ticket office as part of this scheme.

Improvements and enhancements to various other back-of-house and front-of-house rooms will also be carried out.

Public Realm — External to the station building, a taxi rank and drop-off point will be introduced to improve vehicle circulation around the station forecourt. A high quality paved piazza outside the station entrance will be created, with trees, shrubs and seating areas. Disabled parking bays will be installed in this vicinity.

Please note that it is intended to tender the whole works as a single contract. Following the return of tenders/prices, a decision will be made whether the whole works is awarded as a single contract or the scope is revised and split into two contracts or more.

Only applicants capable of design and construction/management of the whole works need apply.

Expressions of Interest to be communicated via email: anil.kukreja@gwr.com only. Further docs are also available via the same email address.

You are advised to request and review these docs before expressing an interest in the project.

All those expressing an interest to bid for the works will be sent a PQQ questionnaire via the SmartSource portal following the closing date of this notice.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)Estimated value

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 18

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)Additional information

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)Conditions for participation

III.1.1)Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

III.1.2)Economic and financial standing

III.1.3)Technical and professional ability

III.1.4)Objective rules and criteria for participation

III.1.5)Information about reserved contracts

III.1.6)Deposits and guarantees required:

There will be a requirement in the construction contract ITT for the provision of following:

1) A Parent Company Guarantee (if applicable) and a 10 % Performance Bond.